Job Description

Caring Alternatives has a vacancy for an experienced Support Worker to join our team providing outcome focused, individualised support for 8 clients. We always take a pro-active, holistic and person-centred approach to enable people to achieve their stated goals. The ideal candidate will provide:

Key Responsibilities:

Emotional Support:

Offer empathetic listening, practical advice, and guidance to help individuals feel understood and validated.

Daily Living Assistance:

Prompts with personal grooming, eating, medication management, and household chores.

Monitoring and Interventions:

Observe changes in behaviour or mood, monitor medication use, and provide crisis support when necessary.

Developing Care Plans:

Collaborate with individuals to create personalised care plans that address their specific needs, goals, and challenges.

Skill Development:

Help individuals develop personal skills, engage in hobbies, and access community services and social activities.

Advocacy and Empowerment:

Advocate for the rights of individuals and empower them to take control of their mental health, promoting independence and self-confidence.

Qualifications:

At least 1 year of experience working with individuals who have mental health illnesses. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.

What We Offer:

Full induction, training, and ongoing personal development, including Care Certificate, QCF Level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care. Flexible working hours, 24 hours per week which may include a sleep in shift (from 5 PM to 9 AM) with one weekend in two off. 5.6 weeks holiday per year and access to a pension scheme. A friendly working environment, good work/life balance, and holiday pay.
Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of individuals in our community. Apply now to discuss the benefits of a supportive and dynamic team!

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time

Pay: 12.90 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you live within 5 km of BL3 postcode?
Experience:

Mental Health Support: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Care Certificate Qualification (required)
Work Location: In person